FWIW,
I've been using the patterson system plastic reels
for years with no problems...
JCO
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist
> Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 10:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: A Little Darkroom Talk - Hewes Stainless Steel Reels
>
>
> Good point, Shel. I wish I had discovered Hewes reels twenty-five years
> ago. Like you, I used Nikkor stainless reels for many years, and I
> sometimes miswound them. But I read about Hewes reels here on the list and
> bought a couple. They wind smoothly and effortlessly, and I have yet to do
> a bad wind with a Hewes. I still use the Nikkors for 120 film, because the
> 120 film is either much easier to wind or the big Nikkor 120 reels hold
> their shape better. I've never had a problem with these. But for 35mm I'll
> never again use anything but a Hewes.
> Paul
>
> Shel Belinkoff wrote:
>
> > Well, film processing more than darkroom. Since there are a few people
> > on the list starting to process their own B&W film, I want to recommend
> > a small, and often overlooked, item that will, in the long run, make
> > your developing easier and more pleasurable. It's the stainless steel
> > Hewes reel.
> >
> > Years ago I used Nikkor reels and tanks, but I'd sometimes misload the
> > film, and they were never easy for me to use. When I started doing
> > photography again, I ended up with a Jobo system of tanks and reels, all
> > plastic. I like the tanks - they fit my hand well and they fill and
> > empty quickly. But I wasn't crazy about the plastic reels. After a
> > while I found out about Hewes reels, and learned that they are made
> > specifically for the Jobo system, as well as other systems.
> >
> > Once I learned about the Hewes reels, I bought a few, and they are every
> > bit a well made and easy to use as everyone said.
> >
> > So, get one or two Hewes reels for your setup, practice loading them a
> > few times, and enjoy their quality and ease of use. You'll not regret
> > it.
> > --
> > Shel Belinkoff
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